Note 2 - Investments in and Advances To Local Partnerships: Estimated condensed combined statements of operations for Local Partnerships (Details) (Partnership Interest, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Partnership Interest
Revenues
Rental Income, Nonoperating	$ 754	$ 699	$ 1,470	$ 1,387
Expenses
Operating Costs and Expenses	514	422	1,028	845
Interest Expense	150	143	300	286
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction	137	131	273	263
TotalExpenses	801	696	1,601	1,394
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	$ (47)	$ 3	$ (131)	$ (7)